Italy approves 24 billion-euro budget that aims to boost household spending and births

Italy’s far-right-led government has approved a budget for next year that aims to bolster public health services, encourage families to have more children and put more money in the pockets of low- and medium-wage earners ByCOLLEEN BARRY AP business writer October 16, 2023, 8:29 AM Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni speaks during a press conference at … Read more

6 Best Mattresses for Side Sleepers (2023): Budget, Luxe, Tested by Experts

There’s no such thing as the best mattress for everyone. Not when there are so many different sleeping positions. However, most people are side sleepers. The numbers vary by study and how rigidly you define a side sleeper, but between half and three-quarters of people sleep on their side. (The older and heavier you are, … Read more

Best Gear and Tips to Keep Your Home Warm in the Winter (2023)

It has a thermostat, simple controls, and safety features, such as a very effective kill switch that’ll immediately turn the heater off if it tips or begins to overheat. Note: Don’t ever plug a space heater into a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector. They need to plug straight into a wall outlet, otherwise … Read more

5 Best Nanoleaf Smart Lights (2023): Shapes, 4D Kit, and Installation Tips

Here are some tips and tricks we’ve learned from testing Nanoleaf products over the years, Prepare before you install. Decide and map out what you want to do in advance. Nanoleaf’s lights attach to the wall with adhesive, so it’s possible to remove them without taking the paint off, but it’s easier to have your … Read more

I’m Charging My Toothbrush With Wireless Power Over Distance—and It’s a Trip

I used an Emporia smart plug to track the transmitter’s energy usage. The smart plug also lets me turn the Wi-Charge system on or off remotely, though I have left it on all the time for the past month. With an average draw of 7 watts, it has been pulling roughly 1 kilowatt hour weekly. … Read more

Best Bed Frames (2023): Easy Assembly, Fabric, Wood, and Metal

I’ve owned Thuma’s The Bed for three years now, and it feels as good as new. You don’t need a single tool to assemble this wooden bed frame. The company uses traditional Japanese joinery techniques, and it took me about 15 minutes to put the whole thing together. That means disassembly and reassembly when I … Read more

15 Best Hair Straighteners We’ve Tested (2023): Flat Irons, Hot Combs, and Straightening Brushes

A lot of hot hair tools, including most on our list, claim to release negative ions to protect your hair. I used to chalk this up to marketing-speak, but hairstylists I spoke with say ions are helpful. London-based hairstylist Hollie Rose Clarke says ions in hair tools keep the cuticle layer of your hair smooth, … Read more

Superkop Espresso Maker Review: Great Espresso Without the Electricity

Nothing makes me happier than when someone comes along and clears away all the technological clutter from a device to reveal its simple mechanical underpinnings. When the result also looks better and works better than its competitors, that’s tech(less) nirvana, which is exactly what the Superkop espresso machine manages to achieve. The Superkop is an … Read more

48 Greatest Again-to-Faculty Offers (2023): Laptops, Backpacks, Family Necessities

Summer season is Fading away, and college is nearly again in session (for some, it is already began!). We scoured the web for the perfect reductions on devices and equipment for academics, college students, mother and father, and anybody else out there for back-to-school fare.  You’ll want to try our Greatest Dorm Gear information for … Read more

44 Finest Again-to-Faculty Offers (2023): Laptops, Backpacks, Family Necessities

Summer season is Fading away, and college is sort of again in session (for some, it is already began!). We scoured the web for the very best reductions on devices and kit for academics, college students, dad and mom, and anybody else available in the market for back-to-school fare. Remember to take a look at … Read more